Diploma of Science

This is a flexible, one-year introductory course available to those who would like to enter science degrees at JCU but may not have the required academic prerequisites.

On successful completion of the diploma, students will be eligible to apply for entry into many Bachelor of Science programs at JCU, and may be able to gain credit for some subjects successfully completed.

This is a flexible course with subjects available from JCU’s wide range of science study areas. Students should speak with an academic adviser to devise a suitable study program to meet their goals.

Overview

Description:
 This is a flexible, one-year introductory course available to those who would like to enter science degrees at JCU but may not have the required academic prerequisites. On successful completion of the diploma, students will be eligible to apply for entry into many Bachelor of Science programs at JCU, and may be able to gain credit for some subjects successfully completed. This is a flexible course with subjects available from JCU’s wide range of science study areas. Students should speak with an academic adviser to devise a suitable study program to meet their goals.
 
Duration:
 1 year fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 24 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316191 Townsville; 326191 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

CORE SUBJECTS

CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry

CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

OPTIONS

12 credit points of science level 1 subjects selected from the following:

AG1001:03 Agriculture and Agroecosystems

AG1003:03 Plant Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

AG1004:03 Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

EA1002:03 Environmental Earth Science

EA1003:03 Introductory Earth Science (External)

EA1004:03 Environmental Earth Science (External)

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

EV1002:03 Society and Environment

EV1004:03 Understanding Environmental Issues (Townsville)

MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science (Townsville)

PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

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